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Start-up fund for Gianna: reopening a small grocery stall after floodwater
A small grocery stall in Bristol needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after floodwater.
🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom1,474 views
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Bristol. In January, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,300 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,550
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $510
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Gianna
Update from Bristol: I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $146 raised so far (4%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($96 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Gaurav B. Patel 🇮🇳 · $1,000
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- Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $100
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- Anisur Saif Karim 🇧🇩 · $50
- Kioko Njoroge Tembo 🇹🇿 · $20
“Stay strong. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kinondoni”
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $5
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sending strength, Gianna. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 27 people at work. Blessings.
Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Take care, Gianna. Hope this works out for you
So sorry you're going through this, Gianna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Rooting for you, Gianna. Looking forward to the next update. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings